Lot 26: Very Fine 19th C. Connecticut Shelf Clock

Estimate: $500 – $700

Pine with mahogany veneers, original varnish and paint stencilled finishes, exceptionally carved pineapple finials, scrolled top fret with stencilled basket of fruit, split turned column sides decorated with gilt leaves and vines, original key and diamond escutcheon on side opens original glazed door, with reverse glass painting of a white mansion in fall foliage, finely painted face with scroll decorated corners, original hands, strike and time, fully labeled “E & GW Bartholomew, Bristol, Conn.”, c. 1830, 29 1/2″ h, 14 1/4″ w.